South Africa is poised to become a major player in the global gas industry. With the government’s recent push to attract foreign investment through amendments to the Gas Act, the…
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South Africa sits on a treasure trove of minerals and potential oil and gas reserves. But tapping into this wealth is no easy feat. The government, as the custodian of…
The debate between fossil fuels and renewable energy often feels like a black-and-white issue. But the reality is far more complex. Let’s discuss the key factors and challenges in this…
Any person who cannot see Natural Gas (Gas) and Gas-To-Power (GTP) as the short- to medium-term solution to South Africa’s energy crisis is either unaware or ill-informed. South Africa’s energy…
UPSTREAM PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT BILL With the recent approval of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill (“Bill”) by Cabinet, the next step required will be for the Bill to be introduced…
I have recently been assisting a South African mining company with its business, corporate contracts and, in particular, documentation related to its capital raise. In general terms, this particular mining…
Last week I wrote an article titled “OIL AND GAS SOUTH AFRICA: WE STILL GETTING IT WRONG”. Based on the responses to the article, it is appropriate that we consider…
Two interesting recent developments in the South African oil and gas industry have been the Minister’s decision to lift the moratorium on new oil and gas rights applications and the…
Winners of the 2014 Africa investor Infrastructure Investment Awards announced at the Ai Infrastructure Investment Summit in Nigeria. Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria; Johannesburg, South Africa; 6 May 2014: Africa investor (Ai),…
BBP Law Inc. reviews the fiscal and legal “must haves” for foreign IOC’s doing business in South Africa The South African oil and gas industry has over the last six…
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